In Yosemite again for a few days. We hit Glacier Point and enjoyed a 20 mile hike, 40,000 steps and over 4,000 calories burned in one day. I love how fitness can give you access to nature in such a profound way. The synergistic nature of human endurance and the outdoors fascinate me.
We love hanging out on the valley floor in the waterways there. After long hikes, nothing beats a cocktail with your feet in the river!
the trail to Glacier Point is a difficult hike for many people. We really enjoyed the challenge of a gain of 3,200 feet in just a few miles. One thing we especially enjoyed was the sun rises over the valley way on that side so the trail is in the shade all morning. Not the case with the opposite climb of Yosemite Falls! That trail is a furnace in the summer but Glacier Point was perfect.
Now its just up and up to the top! This is the last switchback bend before the trail returns to reasonable.
Half Dome proudly stands vigil over the valley and Glacier Point views show the domes unique profile. The trail was not too bad and only took us just under 2 1/2 hours. Once we got to the top, it was pretty busy as most people just drive up or take a shuttle.
